Polk County property record for 3270 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,451 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.603 acres (26,291 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,334 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-20-177-012 |
| Primary APN | 7923-20-177-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,451 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,387 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Attic Area | 515 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 26,291 sqft (0.603 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 264 ft deep x 99.4 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 3270 E AURORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5961 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 35 LONGACRE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | LONGACRE |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 702 |
3270 E Aurora Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3270 E AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5961 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Saydel Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $198,800 Land $43,200 Building $155,600 | $198,800 Land $43,200 Building $155,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,334.00 | ||
| 2023 | $179,400 Land $38,300 Building $141,100 | $179,400 Land $38,300 Building $141,100 | |
| 2020 | $2,116.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3270 E Aurora Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 3270 E Aurora Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW) |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · May 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 372 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Metronet, Verizon.
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